Introducing “Dodgyball”, A New 8 Player Couch Co-Op Minigame in Development

Hi everyone!

We’ve been hard at work building new minigames for GamingCouch.com, and we’re excited to finally share a peek at one of those games. The working title is Abstract: Dodgyball, and it’s all about fast reflexes, positioning, and just a little bit of sabotage. 

What is Dodgyball?

The rules are simple, but they create some really funny, chaotic moments:

• When it’s your turn, your job is to push the ball.

• When it’s not your turn, you need to dodge it at all costs.

• If you touch the ball out of turn, you’re out of the game.

• Turns rotate quickly, so the pressure is always shifting.

The result is a mix of quick decision-making, baiting your friends, and sometimes completely accidental eliminations that hopefully make everyone laugh.

This build is still very much a prototype, so all of the graphics and UI you see are placeholders. Our focus right now is on making the gameplay loop feel solid and rewarding before we start polishing visuals.

The Emerging Meta

We’ve noticed a fun meta developing while play testing the game. Players will block each other’s paths, intentionally or not, to stop someone from getting to the ball on their turn. This usually ends in chaos, and we love how it adds an extra layer of strategy (and yelling) without adding extra complexity to the controls.

We’d Love Your Feedback!

What do you think about the concept so far? Are there any mechanics or twists you’d love to see in a game like this? What’s your favorite moment in the gameplay video below?

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Team Gaming Couch